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Baltimore Boxing to honor Crystal Beard and Raise Cancer awareness November 17

Crystal Beard passed away October 28 at the age of 37. She leaves behind two children and a grandchild.
Baltimore, MD (October 30, 2017) – Jake Smith’s Baltimore Boxing Promotions is back at Michael’s Eighth AvenueFriday, November 17 for “Who’s The Next Shining Star” however this evening is about far more than what will transpire in the ring during Olympic style boxing matches.
Smith was recently contacted about helping Crystal Beard, a Baltimore area native battling advanced stages of cancer. Beard was diagnosed in August 2016 with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, which is extremely aggressive. Unfortunately, the cancer spread throughout her body. Beard went through a total six chemo treatments and had a double mastectomy in February 2017. Smith, who makes it a priority to assist individuals and organizations through his fight cards, immediately agreed to help Beard.
Sadly, Beard passed away Saturday, October 28 at the age of 37. She leaves behind a 17 year old daughter, seven year old son and three month old grandchild. Beard did not have life insurance and the father of her children lives in Arizona. Her children and grandchild will be cared for by Beard’s sister and mother.
Medical bills are still coming in and Beard’s daughter, a senior in high school, is hoping to attend college. The family will now have to juggle Crystal’s medical bills and caring for three children in addition to their regular day to day responsibilities.
On fight night, there will be a 50/50 raffle, silent auction and donate a block tickets to the family which can be resold. Smith is currently putting together a number of other plans to raise additional funds for Beard’s family.
“In all of my years as a promoter working with people and organizations, this is the most devastating,” said Smith, a fixture in Baltimore’s boxing scene for more than 30 years. “A woman that should’ve had many happy and healthy years ahead of her passed away at 37 leaving behind two children and a grandchild that face an extremely difficult situation. We will do all we can to raise as much money and awareness as possible while honoring her legacy on the 17th because nothing in life is guaranteed and every day you get to enjoy is a blessing.”
Donations can be made to Beard’s family at gofundme.com/in-memory-of-crystal-beard.
The card features eight fights, two of which are title bouts and Five-time National Champion Tyrell Boyd is scheduled to appear.
Tickets from $40 are available by going to Baltimoreboxing.com/events or calling 410-375-9175. Doors open at 6:30 and the first fight is scheduled for 8:30.

“A FIGHT NIGHT WITH CHAMPS” Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Fundraising Event


 
LAS VEGAS, NV (September 14, 2016) – Fans are welcome to join the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame thisSaturday, September 17, 2016 as they will host their very first“Fight Night with the Champs” fundraising event.  The Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs. Liam Smith PPV fight will be on display. This event is being held at the stunning Loco Cantina Restaurant, located at Town Square, in Las Vegas, NV.
This will be one big fight party that fans will be able to enjoy with several boxing professionals, including current and former champions, referees, commentators and judges.  Tickets priced at $75 include a dinner, soft drinks, one cocktail and After-Party access.  To purchase a ticket please visit www.nvbhof.com.
Get your tickets now as space is limited, to eat, drink, and party while watching the fights with the Pro’s.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m. telecast starts at 6:00 p.m.  Please print your confirmation of purchase and bring it to the door in exchange for your wristband.
WHO:         Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame, boxing champs and professionals
 
WHAT:        Fundraising event showing the Canelo vs. Smith fight with dinner, drinks
                   and after party
 
WHY:          Fundraising event to help charitable organizations who donate to boxing-
                   related causes
 
WHEN:       September, 17, 2016.  
                   Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
 
WHERE:     Loco Cantina Restaurant – 

                    Location:  6605 South Las Vegas Boulevard #203
                                      Las Vegas, NV 89119
Your purchase helps support the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame a non-profit organization and the boxing related causes that it supports.  All revenue is put directly into the organization’s mission to support our community through the sport of boxing.
The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame is an IRS 501-c-3 non-profit charitable organization which donates to boxing-related causes. Ticket purchases, auction or raffle purchases, and donations are tax-deductible.

168-POUND STAR ANDRE DIRRELL TAKES A STAND AGAINST POISONED WATER IN  FLINT, MI WITH FUNDRAISING EFFORT

 
Flint Native Creates GoFundMe Page As Call To Action
 
To Donate CLICK HERE
 
Flint, MI (Feb. 2, 2016) – Olympic bronze medalist and super middleweight star Andre Dirrell has taken matters into his own hands with a grassroots effort to raise funds in toward the purchase of clean water for those affected by the poisoned water crisis in his hometown of Flint. President Obama, last month, declared a national state of emergency in Flint, Michigan, whose water supply was contaminated with toxic levels of lead when its source was changed from Lake Huron to the Flint River. To date, over 102,000 people have been poisoned and the number continues to climb (source: Huffington Post).
The super middleweight has already donated thousands of dollars of his own money toward the purchase of clean water for Flint residents and is imploring his fellow fighters and everyone in the boxing community to do what they can to help.
 
“As an athlete, I have a great appreciation for the importance of water in someone’s life,” said Dirrell. “You can’t train without water, but the people of Flint need it for much more than drinking. They need to bath, cook and stay alive. This is a tragedy and I feel as though I’m in a position to not only do what I can to help these people, but encourage my fellow fighters and the whole boxing community to do what they can.
 
“On a personal note, I have over 30 family members living in Flint can possibly be poisoned, including six or seven of my nieces and nephews who range from the ages of 2-13. It hurts knowing that there are serious long-term effects, especially on young kids. If those were my kids, I would want something to be done. Let’s help save my city.”
 
To donate to support Dirrell’s fundraising effort to purchase clean water for the residents of Flint, click go to https://www.gofundme.com/7wm96hz8.